• Senior Systems Administrator

    BAE Systems (Washington, DC)


    Job Description

    BAE Systems is seeking a Senior **Systems Administrator** to join the Machine-assisted Analytic Rapid-repository System (MARS) Advanced Development Operations (DevOps) and Sustainment Support (ADOS) program and provide on-site technical and administrative support to facilitate operations of critical MARS infrastructure and services.This effort focuses on providing a comprehensive set of System/ Software Engineering and IT Services to maintain, sustain, enhance, and improve/ modernize MARS.

     

    Please note that this is contingent upon contract award, with an anticipated decision expected by Winter/ Spring 2026** **.

    The Senior **Systems Administrator** responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

    + Manage and maintain the infrastructure that powers networks and operating systems such as UNIX, Linux, and Windows.

    + Install and configure hardware and software, manage user accounts and permissions, monitor system performance, troubleshoot (Tier 1-3) issues, mobile devices, and implement and ensure compliance with applicable system security controls.

    + Optimize system operations and resource utilization and perform system capacity analysis and planning.

    + Ensure IT Assets remain compliant with Identity & Access Control Management (ICAM) policyand communicate and coordinate system changes.

    Required Education, Experience, & Skills

    + Experience with IT Service Management (ITSM).

    + Experience with ServiceNow platform.

    + Proficiency in developing and executing SQL queries to troubleshoot and resolve issues.

    + Experience with SQL scripting, Java, Windows Server, Linux, Oracle, Tomcat, data backups, and load balancing.

    + Knowledge and understanding of Trusted Thin Client and enhanced VDI (e.g., remote GPU and memory scaling).

    + Possess a working knowledge and understanding of system administration interdependencies as part of the Service Oriented Architecture (SOA).

    + Level II: Bachelors and 5-8 years of experience or an additional 4 years of experience in lieu of degree.

    + Level III: Bachelors and 9-17 years of experience or an additional 4 years of experience in lieu of degree.

     

    Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

    Desired Qualifications:

    + IAT certification.

    + ITIL v4 platform certification.

     

    Pay Information

     

    Full-Time Salary Range: $115779 - $196825

     

    Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

     

    Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

     

    Senior Systems Administrator

    117757BR

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